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Rep. Cuellar Announces $2 Million in Federal Roma ISD Names Gladiator Arena Basketball Funding for Starr County Law Enforcement Court in Honor of Coach Eleuterio Garza Jr.
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Congressman raises funding from $55m to $85m to provide more funds for Starr and additional counties Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Starr County has received $2 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) program to support local law enforcement for equipment, over-time pay and conduct interagency operations. This program provides funding to enhance cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, territorial, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States’ borders. The Congressman helped secure $85 million nationwide, a $30 million increase from FY17, through his role on the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. Statewide, Texas
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apparatus,” Starr County Sheriff Rene Fuentes said. “These dollars go a long way in our mission of keeping our community safe. We will use these funds to fortify our existing structure and identify new practices to continue to make Starr County one of the safest Counties in all of Texas.” The FY 2018 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) program provides $85,000,000 to enhance cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, territorial, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in States bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as States and territories with international water borders.
Roma ISD’s School Board voted on May 30, 2018 to name the Roma High School Gladiator Arena Gym Basketball Court in honor of Coach Eleuterio Garza Jr. The action was presented to the board as a way to keep the contributions of Coach Garza alive for years to come in the minds of members of The Gladiator Nation. COACH GARZA, page 10
Sheila Mayne and Marco A. Santistevan Named to AllRegion Orchestra CONGRATULATIONS to Roma ISD Orchestra Program students Sheila Mayne and Marco A. Santistevan for being named to the All-Region Orchestra! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of you!!
Rio Grande City High School Positive Behavior Intervention Roma High Students Place & Support Committee awarded several outstanding Rattlers
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The Rio Grande City High School Positive Behavior Intervention & Support Committee awarded several outstanding Rattlers for proving how UNITED they were during the 1st Six-Weeks of school. Students, teachers,and staff were nominated by Administrators and faculty based on the Unity Tickets that they receive at the beginning of each six-weeks. The grand prize winner is Hugo Garcia with his Spanish teacher, Laura Guerra, who awarded the ticket for doing so well in her class. The RGCHS Rattler Motto is, “UNITED we strike with pride”, and UNITED stands for: Unity, Nurturing, Integrity, Tenacious, Empathy, Dedication. Congratulations to all the winners! OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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received over $30 million in Operation Stonegarden funds. “These additional funds will help reimburse local law enforcement as they work with the federal government to help provide protection of our southern border. As a Member of the Appropriations Committee, I have worked to ensure that the hard working men and women providing services and protection have the resources and support they need to get the job done. I want to thank Starr County Sheriff Rene Fuentes and the men and women who secure our border communities,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I thank Congressman Henry Cuellar and the federal government for providing Starr County with these funds and allowing us to enhance our community’s security
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Congratulations to Miss Roma 2018 Jackeline Davila, Princess Yaylen Gomez and Duchess Joana Gorena, all Roma High School students! They were featured at the City of Roma’s annual Roma Fest Parade. (Photo courtesy City of Roma.)
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